Tis the season for holiday theft.    While you’re busy shopping for friends and family, thieves are scheming to steal your credit cards and pin numbers.  Police site a significant increase in car theft, robberies and personal crime, but there are things you can do protect yourself.  The most important tip law enforcement recommend » Read More

  Internet giant Google has started work on a pill that aims to detect early cancers and other diseases.  Google’s new project, referred to as the “Nano-particle Platform” was revealed publicly last week.  The project is being done in collaboration with Stamford University’s, Sam Gambhir, Director of the university’s Canary Center for Cancer Early Detection. » Read More

To honor the sacrifices made by African American veterans legendary comedian and US Navy Veteran, Bill Cosby will speak at the All Wars Memorial this morning.  He will be joined by State Senator, Vincent Hughes and Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter.  The  Monument, created in 1934 was originally located in Fairmount Park , but is being relocated » Read More

A recent study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has shown that those convenient and often colorful laundry and dish washing pods pose an alarming danger to young children.  The US Poison Control center states that in 2012 and 2013 they received more than 17,000 calls (about one call per hour) regarding children that » Read More

A public transportation strike may be imminent in the near future.  If SEPTA strikes, thousands of commuters and residents will be impacted by the city’s subways, buses and trolleys shutting down.  The strike affects 5,000 SEPTA employees who are still negotiating the terms of their contract which expired in the spring.   SEPTA has indicated » Read More

  Today marks the second anniversary of Superstorm Sandy hitting our region.  The storm wreaked havoc on many area New Jersey towns.   Moreover, Sandy cost residents approximately $18.75 billion dollars in property damage.  Sandy has earned the undesirable designation as the third most costly storm to ever affect the United States.   PLM continues to » Read More

Yesterday Toyota announced a massive recall of some of their vehicle models due to a defect in the passenger side airbags. The recall affects approximately 247,000 cars including the Corolla, Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia and the Lexus SC. Toyota warns consumers to not carry a passenger in the front seat due to the faulty passenger side » Read More